Hi Paul, great video as always, you'll be taking the vlogging mantel soon. Just a quick point, the Air Law book is out of date so the better option is the Skyway code and the Brian Cosgrove Pilots weather ( amazing book) is now no longer in print, which is such a shame. Keep up the good work mucker.
You and Ian did both have a brief cameo appearance. It is surprisingly difficult to make a video about flexwing flying without you cropping up somewhere. I’ll keep trying 😂
great detailed explanation Paul. Its probably worth highlighting a few areas that might vary: Your hangarage as a wings folded sub 70 is definitely on the low side. I have a 2 seater flexwing and my hangarage is more like £130 a month, plus a higher club membership fee at my airfield. Also you only budgeted for 3rd party insurance via BHPA (as I do); if you want hull cover (i.e. Comprehensive) then that’s another £600-1000 depending on aircraft value and your experience level. You’ll also have an annual inspection required, a fee to the inspector and a BMAA permit fee - another £350-400 or so. The analogy of owning a second car is a great one, it’s what I use when describing the costs. It’s perfectly possible to buy an excellent used aircraft for very little money, my first plane was a 2 stroke Medway Raven that cost just over £2000. At the end of the day its still enjoying the privilege of being able to fly
Thanks. I guess the costs will be different for everyone. Definitely cheaper for me with an SSDR. I just wanted to try and dispel the myth that flying is only for the very wealthy. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment t. 👍
I agree. Fantastic machines. Thankfully the parts situation is now much better. But there was a time before P&M moved to India when things looked decidedly uncertain. 👍
Thank you so much for this, it was brilliant. This and all your other videos have really inspired me to look at this seriuously. I've had a lesson in a helicopter, glider and plane many years ago, next up is microlights thanks to you and your commrades! I really like the ideal of touring for a few days in microlight, camping in new places...ambitious but something to aim for in this crazy world.
Paul, this episode should be on every potential microlight pilots watch list. Absolutely brilliant job mate. I've got the same hand book. Just need the air law one and medical before I start flying. Three days until second hip op.
Great video. The questions I can always count on people asking me are: How far? How fast? and How much? Recently I think I would add... How high? ... to the list of questions.
Brilliant video! Very informative. Thank you! I'm thinking of learning to fly microlights. I'm nearly 50 so hope I havnt left it too late. I live in Kent , Stoke Medway is my closest club so I'll say hello to them at some point.
Trevor, it’s never too late although if you’re anything like me, you’ll kick yourself for not doing it sooner. Life is too short to do things later! Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 👍
Great stuff, I can now plan on convincing the wife to let me own a SUB 70 microlight. I do like the trailer option as I'd be keen to travel about and fly when the UK weather permits. Hope to see you next year Paul. Cheers PHS (New Zealand).
It’s great to have the flexibility to trailer your aircraft to places. I’ve been to a view events with the wing on the roof and the trike in the trailer. It also saves a few quid on hangarage. 👍
It is funny (sad?), the more $ (I'm a Yank) I spent over several hundred hours of flying, the less enjoyment I experienced. Hang gliding then sailplanes then SEL powered flight (Cessnas and such). Powered trikes and instruction are kind of rare over here, or at least they were the last time I looked. But a great video if you're a Brit looking to start.
That’s why I’m trying to keep it as cheap as possible. I get a smug feeling sharing the same airspace with pilots knowing I spent a fraction of the price to get there. 👍
Hi Paul, Yet again an EXCELLENT VIDEO ;-) I did notice a couple of misquotes in your Balance Sheet though !!! Skydemon is £129 for the 1st Year (Not £144) & then £99 yearly thereafter * Correct on 10/06/2024* CAA Aircraft Registration is £88 (Not £73) * Correct on 10/06/2024* Keep pumping out your videos, they are Supreme Content 😎
Hi Peter. I pay monthly for my SkyDemon prescription which is £12/ month hence £144 per year. When I registered my BivvyBee it cost me £73. As I said in the video, my figures are from 4 years ago so would need to be adjusted for inflation. Thank you for adding the up to date figures. I guess I should have done this. 👍
@@paulieb796 paying monthly for your SkyDemon prescription which is £12/ month hence £144 per year now makes sense, but since I now live in Scotland I have become as tight as the 'Clansmen' & prefer the Annual charge of £99 # I like that you consider Skydemon to be "Aviation Medication" thus you pay for a Prescription 🤠#. When you registered your BivvyBee it would have cost you £73 but I bet you recently paid £88 to register the 'Nine' ?
Hi Wayne. Yes , you are absolutely correct. There is no legal requirement to pass your air law exam before flying solo. However a lot of schools will insist on it so they are in a defensible position should a solo student do something illegal. Thanks for pointing this out though so I can clarify. 👍
Mr aircraft is classed as SSDR and the SS part stands for Single Seat so unfortunately no room for passengers on my aircraft. There are plenty of Two seat options although they have quite a few more regulations that must be followed. Thanks for watching. 👍
A useful video that can be shared with curious friends - thanks! Worth a mention though - if the aircraft needs a BMAA permit, then all owners do need BMAA memberships so only optional on SSDRs....
Thanks Paul, It’s useful to get a breakdown of costs for buying and running a microlight. I’ll hopefully be at parafest this year so I might see you there. Take care, Paul.
Thanks Paul. Hopefully this might help anyone thinking of taking the plunge. Not sure if I’m going to make parafest but if I do, make sure you come and say hello. 👍
Another question is the nine rated as an ultra lite or a lite sport in US? I had thought ultralit and in US no license required and I don’t think it has to be regestered. Not positive about registration.
I’m UK based so not overly familiar with US regulations, but I believe that the NiNE meets FAR 103 regulations so is classed as an ultralight and therefore no license required. Not sure what registration requirements are. Leave it with me and I’ll try and get an answer for you. 👍
@@paulieb796 I watched one of your past videos where you put a wing up from storage. Thought that was another wing am I right? Is the nine easier to fold back and could you show that on a video. Or was I wrong and that was the nine wing you showed? And by the way thanks for answering my question
@@berniebrown9115 no problem answering questions. The rigging Video I previously uploaded was for an Aeros Fox 13TL wing. The rigging procedure for the NiNE wing is very similar and takes about the same amount of time. Very quick and easy to rig. I might need to do a separate NiNE rigging video. 👍
Hi Paul, very interesting. I’d never actually tabulated the costs. It is good to see it all laid out. Very accurate. Doing difference training at present but suffering from bad weather and lesson availability. Frustrating.
Don’t talk to me about the weather. I’ve taken most of June off work and so far it’s rained every day and it doesn’t look like changing anytime soon. ☔️
Hi Paul, great video as always, you'll be taking the vlogging mantel soon. Just a quick point, the Air Law book is out of date so the better option is the Skyway code and the Brian Cosgrove Pilots weather ( amazing book) is now no longer in print, which is such a shame. Keep up the good work mucker.
Giles, you need to write a book! I’d buy it. 👍
@@paulieb796 I still managed to appear in this video.😂
You and Ian did both have a brief cameo appearance. It is surprisingly difficult to make a video about flexwing flying without you cropping up somewhere. I’ll keep trying 😂
That was really good. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
great detailed explanation Paul. Its probably worth highlighting a few areas that might vary:
Your hangarage as a wings folded sub 70 is definitely on the low side. I have a 2 seater flexwing and my hangarage is more like £130 a month, plus a higher club membership fee at my airfield. Also you only budgeted for 3rd party insurance via BHPA (as I do); if you want hull cover (i.e. Comprehensive) then that’s another £600-1000 depending on aircraft value and your experience level. You’ll also have an annual inspection required, a fee to the inspector and a BMAA permit fee - another £350-400 or so.
The analogy of owning a second car is a great one, it’s what I use when describing the costs. It’s perfectly possible to buy an excellent used aircraft for very little money, my first plane was a 2 stroke Medway Raven that cost just over £2000. At the end of the day its still enjoying the privilege of being able to fly
Thanks. I guess the costs will be different for everyone. Definitely cheaper for me with an SSDR. I just wanted to try and dispel the myth that flying is only for the very wealthy. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment t. 👍
Just had my quantum 912 permit done today, as you mentioned them, the spares are still out there and they are great machines....
I agree. Fantastic machines. Thankfully the parts situation is now much better. But there was a time before P&M moved to India when things looked decidedly uncertain. 👍
Thank you so much for this, it was brilliant. This and all your other videos have really inspired me to look at this seriuously. I've had a lesson in a helicopter, glider and plane many years ago, next up is microlights thanks to you and your commrades! I really like the ideal of touring for a few days in microlight, camping in new places...ambitious but something to aim for in this crazy world.
Go for it. You will not regret it. When I took my first lesson, I was kicking myself for not doing it sooner in life. 👍
Brilliant Paul. Thanks for a great overview. Very very informative and wonderful production.
Many thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
Very very informative, thank you so much for making it
Thank you. Hope it was helpful. 👍
Paul, this episode should be on every potential microlight pilots watch list. Absolutely brilliant job mate. I've got the same hand book. Just need the air law one and medical before I start flying. Three days until second hip op.
Thanks Simon. Hope all goes well with the op. You’ll be climbing mountains in no time. 👍
@paulieb796 Thanks Paul. I certainly will. Cheers.
A great summary of what's involved and well presented as always. Keep 'em coming! 🙂
Ta buddy. 👍
Although I'm fixed wing, I still foud it a very interesting video, Paul, very nicley delivered! 👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank Kev. Kind words as always. 👍
Great video. The questions I can always count on people asking me are: How far? How fast? and How much? Recently I think I would add... How high? ... to the list of questions.
Same old questions (might do a short video where I just answer all of them). I quite often also get “how do you go for a wee!” !
Thanks, very useful.
Glad it was helpful!
Very informative and helpful thank you.
Thankyou. Hope it helped. 👍
This is excellent. Thanks Paul.
Thank you. Hope it was helpful. 👍
The one I’ve been waiting for. I hope it’s wife friendly and has subliminal messages saying “Let him fly, let him fly….” Ta Paul.
I guess it depends on the wife! I'm hoping Mrs B doesn't watch this one!! 🤣
Best response!
Give this guy a prize!!
Brilliant video! Very informative. Thank you! I'm thinking of learning to fly microlights. I'm nearly 50 so hope I havnt left it too late. I live in Kent , Stoke Medway is my closest club so I'll say hello to them at some point.
Trevor, it’s never too late although if you’re anything like me, you’ll kick yourself for not doing it sooner. Life is too short to do things later! Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. 👍
Thank you! Yep , life is too short. I certainly will let you know when I commence.
Okay Paul, hopefully see you at parafest. 👍
Great stuff, I can now plan on convincing the wife to let me own a SUB 70 microlight. I do like the trailer option as I'd be keen to travel about and fly when the UK weather permits. Hope to see you next year Paul. Cheers PHS (New Zealand).
It’s great to have the flexibility to trailer your aircraft to places. I’ve been to a view events with the wing on the roof and the trike in the trailer. It also saves a few quid on hangarage. 👍
And some, like the Airplay Snake, will go into the back of an estate car so no need for the trailer. Thanks for a great video
@@TomHardie-zv9or the Flylight trike will fold down into the boot of a car. You might struggle to get the wing in there though 😉
It is funny (sad?), the more $ (I'm a Yank) I spent over several hundred hours of flying, the less enjoyment I experienced. Hang gliding then sailplanes then SEL powered flight (Cessnas and such). Powered trikes and instruction are kind of rare over here, or at least they were the last time I looked. But a great video if you're a Brit looking to start.
That’s why I’m trying to keep it as cheap as possible. I get a smug feeling sharing the same airspace with pilots knowing I spent a fraction of the price to get there. 👍
Hi Paul, Yet again an EXCELLENT VIDEO ;-) I did notice a couple of misquotes in your Balance Sheet though !!!
Skydemon is £129 for the 1st Year (Not £144) & then £99 yearly thereafter * Correct on 10/06/2024*
CAA Aircraft Registration is £88 (Not £73) * Correct on 10/06/2024*
Keep pumping out your videos, they are Supreme Content 😎
Hi Peter. I pay monthly for my SkyDemon prescription which is £12/ month hence £144 per year. When I registered my BivvyBee it cost me £73. As I said in the video, my figures are from 4 years ago so would need to be adjusted for inflation. Thank you for adding the up to date figures. I guess I should have done this. 👍
@@paulieb796 paying monthly for your SkyDemon prescription which is £12/ month hence £144 per year now makes sense, but since I now live in Scotland I have become as tight as the 'Clansmen' & prefer the Annual charge of £99 # I like that you consider Skydemon to be "Aviation Medication" thus you pay for a Prescription 🤠#. When you registered your BivvyBee it would have cost you £73 but I bet you recently paid £88 to register the 'Nine' ?
Top video. 😎
Odd to see one of my instructors from my training of c.35 years ago - Geoff Weighell!
His book was enormously helpful. It’s a shame that air law changes so quickly as his book is now largely out of date.
Hi Paul
Although good practice to have Air Law ground exam passed, it is not mandatory to take before going Solo (as you describe in video)
Hi Wayne. Yes , you are absolutely correct. There is no legal requirement to pass your air law exam before flying solo. However a lot of schools will insist on it so they are in a defensible position should a solo student do something illegal. Thanks for pointing this out though so I can clarify. 👍
Hi , what a great 👍 video !! Are you allowed to carry a passenger in your aircraft?
It’s a dream to me to do what you do ✊😄
Mr aircraft is classed as SSDR and the SS part stands for Single Seat so unfortunately no room for passengers on my aircraft. There are plenty of Two seat options although they have quite a few more regulations that must be followed. Thanks for watching. 👍
A useful video that can be shared with curious friends - thanks! Worth a mention though - if the aircraft needs a BMAA permit, then all owners do need BMAA memberships so only optional on SSDRs....
Hi Dan. You have raised a very valid and important point which I should have made clear. I've pinned your comment so others should see it. Thanks. 👍
Thanks Paul,
It’s useful to get a breakdown of costs for buying and running a microlight. I’ll hopefully be at parafest this year so I might see you there.
Take care,
Paul.
Thanks Paul. Hopefully this might help anyone thinking of taking the plunge. Not sure if I’m going to make parafest but if I do, make sure you come and say hello. 👍
There's me thinking I might be able to afford a cheap method of flying, but instead I'll be sticking to flight sims and watching TH-cam videos 😒
There still is some expense, but you can do things less expensively if you go the sub 70 route. It’s still one of the cheapest ways of flying.
Another question is the nine rated as an ultra lite or a lite sport in US? I had thought ultralit and in US no license required and I don’t think it has to be regestered. Not positive about registration.
I’m UK based so not overly familiar with US regulations, but I believe that the NiNE meets FAR 103 regulations so is classed as an ultralight and therefore no license required. Not sure what registration requirements are. Leave it with me and I’ll try and get an answer for you. 👍
@@paulieb796 what is the weight of your aircraft and are you satisfied with the engine you are using ?
Just had confirmation from the US distributor of the Flylight NiNE (Blue Collar Aviation). The NiNE does not need to be registered. 👍
@@paulieb796 I watched one of your past videos where you put a wing up from storage. Thought that was another wing am I right? Is the nine easier to fold back and could you show that on a video. Or was I wrong and that was the nine wing you showed? And by the way thanks for answering my question
@@berniebrown9115 no problem answering questions. The rigging
Video I previously uploaded was for an Aeros Fox 13TL wing. The rigging procedure for the NiNE wing is very similar and takes about the same amount of time. Very quick and easy to rig. I might need to do a separate NiNE rigging video. 👍
Hi Paul, very interesting. I’d never actually tabulated the costs. It is good to see it all laid out. Very accurate. Doing difference training at present but suffering from bad weather and lesson availability. Frustrating.
Don’t talk to me about the weather. I’ve taken most of June off work and so far it’s rained every day and it doesn’t look like changing anytime soon. ☔️
@@paulieb796 I’ve a lesson booked for Tuesday pm, it’s not looking too good. 🤷🏻🤷🏻
I wish my car insurance was that cheap 🤣
Yup. Me too although now I am an old fart, it isn’t too bad. 👍